Recapture of Yenangyaung marks first allied victory in Burma
Chinese forces recaptured the oil center Yenangyaung saving about 7,000 encircled British troops and 100 supply dumps. British and Chinese units pressed the fight with tanks and infantry, driving south of Yenangyaung amid rubble and continuing heavy combat as air support and reinforcements move into Burma's battlefield near the Salween river and Loikaw.
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Chungking
Yenangyaung
Burma
Yerangyame
New Delhi
Salween
Pyinmonn
London
Yenaneyaung
Chine
Lolken
Loikaw
Mandalay
Envoy's Wife Dies in Vichy
Lauree Harrington Leahy wife of U S Ambassador William D Leahy died in Vichy France after a major operation. She had long lived in Vichy and Lisbon and was married to the ambassador since 1904. Their son William H Leahy served in the U S Navy.
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Leahy
Associated Press
Vichy
France
William D. Leahy
United States
Leehy
Lauree ‘Tennent Harrington
Tittesich
Lisbon
Portugal
William H. Leahy
United States Navy
Admiral Leahy
Washington
Pierre Lavelest
Deahy
Hundreds of Carry Men Will Register Monday
City officials announce that hundreds of carriers will register Monday as part of a broader effort linked to wartime mobilization. The announcement follows earlier reports of prisoners providing evidence supporting a weakening Nazi position overseas and outlines local tax funds and federal grants for sewer work in East Smith Street and Bear Creek extensions.
Parachutists Fight On in Russia Front Action
Associated Press reports Russian fronts remain muddy as heavy fighting continues with no major positional changes. Captured German Major Bittner claims American British pressure on western Germany in spring offensive plans, while Pravda notes German army shifting to reservists over 40. Soviet gains are announced on centre and Leningrad fronts, with 1000s of German planes destroyed by Red Army defenses. Soviet parachute troops are said to be landing rearward, potentially freeing villages and resisting counterattacks.
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Kuibyshev
Russia
Major Bittner
Pndth Transpork Graf
Thal Hmer
Eugene Varen
Pravda
Crimea
Sevasteen
Centre
Leningrad
Toragsly
Nol
BBC Bromitesst
Kulbyshey
CBS
City council defers parking changes amid auto use drop
City officials cite shrinking automobile use due to gasoline and tire shortages, delaying revisions to parking rules. Mayor Hepler said few cars will run by late summer unless supplies improve. Safety Director Kinley revised proposals from 1941 and warned changes may be unnecessary if vehicle use remains light. Downtown blocks to be painted for parking. other areas await decision on need for changes.
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Frank E. Hepler
Informa- Won
J. Fred Kinley
Richard Rossbacher
Rosebacher
Darlan vows to defend empire in Vichy France
Admiral Jean Darlan, commander of France's armed forces in unoccupied Vichy, pledges to defend the empire and urges troops to follow the path of honor. His order of the day clarifies the separation of military and civil authority after Petain appointed Laval to civil leadership.
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Darlan
Empire
Associated Press
VICHY
France
Jean Darlan
Aix
Petain
Pierre Laval
President Roosevelt Promotes Lt. O’Hare in Medal Honor
Washington April 21 Lieutenant Howard D. O’Hare, the naval aviator who shot down five Japanese bombers and damaged a sixth swiftly, received the Congressional Medal of Honor and a promotion to lieutenant commander from President Roosevelt. The scene showed the president reading a bold citation and O’Hare’s bride placing the medal around his neck as the president noted his rapid promotion.
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Associated Press
Washington
O'Hare
Red Cross Civilian Defense Survey Seeks War Shelter Cots
Corry chapter surveys cots blankets beds and misc items for potential bombing emergencies under Red Cross Civilian Defense. Frank Whiteley leads the effort with Boy Scouts doing house to house canvassing and residents urged to provide information on needed items. A separate note reports Joan Burton Sesmens, son of Mr and Mrs Werley Beamens II, burned when his bathrobe caught fire. he is recovering.
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Corry
Red Cross
Civilian Defense
Frank Whiteley
Disster Committee
The
Boy Scouts
Joan Burton Sesmens
Registration campaign for men aged 45 to 65 in Corry area
Hundreds of men in Corry and nearby towns aged 45 to 65 will enroll on the fourth registration day under the Selective Training and Service Act. Registration sites are the Municipal Building and the Seder Huh school, open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mayor Frank J. Hepler announced plans to use the same setup as February’s third registration, with volunteers and local teachers serving as registrars. Local Board No. 3 cites reclassification of 122 registrants and potential change for 3-A men awaiting confirmation.
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Corry
Jacinity
Frank J. Hepler
Nant
Lotsa Board No. 3
Union City
Seder Huh
Principe Howard J. Sheen
Chage
Selective Service
Commanders Given Awards For Daring Raids In Japanese Waters
Four submarine commanders earned Navy Crosses for daring raids in Japanese waters. One attack torpedoed a Japanese submarine, with 36 ships sunk or damaged by four crews, including Lt Comdr Victor Greniel and Lt Comdr David White. Cotton textile industry ordered to convert about half its facilities to war production within six days.
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Associated Press
Washington
Navy
Itor W. Greniel
Radburn
Fairlawn
W. J
David ©. White
San Diego
Calif
Lewis
Parks
Wilmington
Del
Cnmdr
Stanley P. Moseley
Fort Worth
Tex
Australians See Allied War Push Enter Final Phase
Australian ministers declare the war will enter a decisive stage as Allied offensives against the Axis intensify. They warn of possible Japanese attacks within four weeks and urge maximum preparation and mobilization to meet the coming crisis.
Memorial Day platform to host park ceremonies planned
City Council approves purchasing a large platform for Memorial Day events from Hammond Bleyster Co and plans painting and setup to host choir tents and cards. The old cannon in City Park will be offered for scrap metal collection. A settlement reimburses Mist McAvoy for leg injury costs and time loss from a water meter incident.
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Pytink
Hepler
Hammond Bleyster Company
Mist McAvoy
East Mainstreet
Maple Avenue
Ciy
Gouriellola
W. L. Peake
Homer Berktatts
Eiven
Tint City
Bombardment Now Lessens In Philippine Front
The War Department reported lighter enemy bombardment as American Filipino defenders withdrew from two positions in Antique province on Panay island. Bombing in Manila Bay using 240 millimeter guns eased late yesterday with substantial damage avoided in Port Hughes near Corregidor and Fort rim near Cavite, as dive bombers released mostly water impacts.
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Washington
Antique
Panay
War Department
Manila Bay
Port Hughes
Corregidor
Fortrim
Cavite
Submarine torpedoes sink Panamanian ship off Atlantic coast
Norfolk dispatch reports 58 crewmen, including at least one Pennsylvanian, reached shore after their medium sized vessel was hit by two torpedoes from an Axis submarine off the Atlantic coast early on April 12. One man is reported missing.
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Norfolk
Atlantic
Naval District
Additions Planned for Junior High Facing Federal Aid
Two members of the Board of Education last night approved revised plans to add a wing to the Junior High School and seek a grant from the Federal Works Agency through the Mayor. The meeting followed a visit by William Windsey of the Philadelphia district to discuss the city’s request to expand defense industry driven enrollment and the city’s need to allocate about 347,000 for a temporary building to handle pupil flow. Board members opposed experimental construction and continued the matter to page three.
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Steessing
Mawerias
Board of Education
Junlor High School
Medural Works Agency
Uke Iy
William Windsey
Philadelphia
Wheetstiie
Second Ward
Amd
Tiree
Flood hero Petras gets life sentence for holdup murder
Joseph Petras, a 39 year old itinerant cook credited with rescuing up to 40 people during the 1996 St Patrick's Day flood, was sentenced to life imprisonment after pleading guilty to murder. A three judge panel and Allegheny County judge ordered the term, noting his lack of prior criminal record and considering his claimed heroism. Witnesses and friends testified Petras saved relatives and others during the flood, including a boat capsize incident near McKees Rocks.
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Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Joseph Petras
St. Patricks Day
Io Fife
J. Pank Graft
Thomas Crichton
Allegheny County
Wilam H. Mc~ Naugher
Felras
Petras
Graf
St. Patrick’s Day
John Rals
McKees Rocks
Rals
Percy
State Highway seeks authority for road work despite orders
April 21 report shows the State Highway Department pushing ahead with more than 626000 worth of land work amid federal orders halting non essential projects. Chief Engineer T O Frame notes uncertainty over which department will handle the process as legality questions loom. Federal order had halted most projects except wartime materials. Scranton project 162000 had started before the order. Several routes in Erie Wayne Washington Tioga Potter counties listed with costs and lengths. Secretary I Lamont Hughes says maintenance of 4000 miles of improved highways remains the department's focus, and a 10 million rural route program will be dropped this year.
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Sey Senate
Eere Harrigburg
State Highway Department
T. O. Frame
Conaerce
Teriala
Frame
Scranton
Erie County
Galier Brothers
Wayne County
Sam ‘Ofeone
Washington County
Roy. Furman
Tioga County
A. Wes Hinaman
Potter County
A. G. Andrews Engineering
Company
Zath County
Pee
I. Lamont Hughes
Tokyo Using Christian In Peace Feeler
Associated Press reports air-raid alarms sounded in central and western Japan while details emerged on damage from the weekend raids on Tokyo Yokohama Kobe and Nagoya. Tokyo leaders cited peace talk as Japanese Christians pray daily for peace and a quicker end to the war.
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Japan
Tokyo
Yokohama
Kobe
Nagoya
Berlin
Imperial Tokyo Heakquaries
U.S
Chichuey
Geriatr
Toyotake Engawa
Chris— Don
Russia
Soviet Siberia
Manchuskuo
Tomei
Toyohiko Hagawa
Kagawa
United States
Defense workers may soon purchase cars
Defense workers in war jobs may be able to buy new automobiles within a week to ten days, according to Dr. Rolf Nugent of the Office of Price Administration. Regulations would be relaxed if transportation needs are met, with distribution limited to up to 40 percent of the current quota.
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Philadelphia
Rolf Nugent
Ofice of Price Administration
Pennsylvania Automotive
Nestem
Pcrfense
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